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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 371.79 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 371.79 and 182.13 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 371.79 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/371.79 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 371.79 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 67,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714.11/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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